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THE SPIRIT OF WEST AFRICA IN THE GULLAH ISLANDS & MORE TOUR!

Educate yourself about US history that you never learned in textbooks or at grade school during this 5-day Memorial Day Holiday. Situated in the heart of historic Beaufort, SC, our lessons begin with our stay at the Beaufort Inn....where "history is made." Attend the Gullah Festival and learn more about the beauty and mystery of the "disappearing" Gullah culture, a compelling mix of West African legacy and the American experience. Visit St. Helena Island, site of one of the country's first schools for freed slaves and one of the most significant African American historical and cultural institutions as well as the Oyo-Tunji village, designed to follow ancient Yoruba (Nigeria) tradition.

Itinerary. Day 1: Thursday. Arrival Savannah, GA. Depart by minivan to Beaufort, SC. Day 2: Friday. Spend day sight seeing in Beaufort, historic St. Helena Island and at the Gullah festival. Visit the Oyo-Tunji village, about 30 minutes away from Beaufort. Day 3: Saturday. Spend half day at Gullah festival and visit Charleston market. Day 4: Sunday. Brunch in Savannah & a mini city walking tour. Departure.

Timeframe.   May 21 - 25, 2009
 (Memorial Day Weekend)
  This is an annual trip, occurring around
 Memorial Day Weekend.

Pricing. All-inclusive double occupancy price begins at $1,600 per person. Single supplement of $300. A deposit of $300.00 is due at time of registration to hold your reservation and will be applied to the total price of the tour. Registration cut off is 90 days prior to departure; however registration will be accepted up to a month before the tour starts if space is available. Click here for the detailed itinerary and registration form.

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